New Zealand Train/Car
Hi,We are thinking of driving the North Island and then getting ferry to Picton. From there we had thought of hiring another car to travel the South island. However, now thinking of getting train from Picton to Kaikoura. Then onto Christchurch and the TranzAlpine train to Greymouth. Before hiring a car again in Greymouth.
Is this a good idea or are we better to hire car from Picton?
Thanks!
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Most of the rental car companies have depots in Picton and if you book both islands you benefit from reduced rates when they treat both hires as one.I love the Tranz Coastal as contrary to the first post, it does not follow the road but rather hugs the coastline, passing through numerous short tunnels to emerge right on isolated beaches. NZ fur seals are often seen.
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I've been really car sick taking the bus from Picton to Christchurch so if I did it again, I'd take the train.
